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The royal wedding memorabilia bonanza has reached a fever pitch with such items as William and Kate refrigerators, toilet covers, and yes, even condoms up for grabs. And a TV reporter in Palm Springs, Calif. loses her hat in some particularly windy weather.

Ed Schultz comments on the protests outside the Koch brothers “billionaire’s caucus” meeting in Palm Springs. Are the protesters right to be concerned about a “retreat” for prominent elected conservatives and right-wing political donors?

PALM SPRINGS - FILE: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones Douglas attends the Icon Award Presentation during the 22nd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival at the Annenberg Theatre on January 13, 2011 in Palm Springs, California. Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility

Stacy Lewis of the US, hugs her sister Janet after leaping into ???Poppie???s Pond??? after winning the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship, at the Mission Hills Country Club in Palm Springs, California on April 3, 2011. Lewis finished at 13 under par and second place went to Yani Tseng of Taiwan.

Stacy Lewis of the US, tees of at the 8th hole before winning the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship, at the Mission Hills Country Club in Palm Springs, California on April 3, 2011. Lewis finished at 13 under par and second place went to Yani Tseng of Taiwan.